| Title | Low Enthalpy Geothermal Development in France: The Situation in Early 1981 |
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| Authors | Lejeune, Jean-Mary; Varet, Jacques |
| Year | 1981 |
| Conference | Geothermal Resources Council Transactions |
| Keywords | Direct Use; Exploration; General; France; Paris Basin; Low Temperature; Resource Assessment; Geology; Sandstone Reservoirs; Space Heating; Economics; Summary Update; Feasibility Study |
| Abstract | France has developed in last decade a new ay for using geothermal resources in normal gradient areas. This is due to the existence of wide sedimentary basins and appropriate deep aquifers in the major part of the country. Around 10 plants are now operating, mainly for house heating purposes and several tens of projects are expected to be realized in 1981-82. Consuming sectors as agriculture (greenhouse, drying) or industry are now interested by exploiting low enthalpy geothermal resources. |